I asked Ed how he sees his business “builder, financing loan arranger”; I asked ‘how’s business looking, going forward over the next quarter?’
… uncertain. There is a ‘wait and see’ uncertainty with respect to both the Provincial and Federal Governments, uncertainty in oil & gas – so we need a better balance. There is a shortage of serviced lots in Calgary …
And over the next five years?
… our industry needs to work closely with the city on issues of downloading costs to developers, creating an imbalance for inner-city vs. new suburban development. The price of oil WILL go up to a reasonable level, and development will continue. We will be looking at many new forms of development and community design. Creative solutions come out of hard times …
What qualities distinguish your preferred colleagues, collaborators and suppliers?
… quality, then value (honesty and integrity), service, loyalty …
What distinguishes you that causes people to choose Ed Romanowski, and why do they do business with you, why have they hired you, over your competitors?
… same reasons!
How would you describe your management style?
… very caring, visionary, teacher. I learned a lot doing the Undercover Boss show. I learned a lot about our people. Seven days of filming for 42 minutes of film.
What do you lose sleep over, what do you worry about?
... how to be a better leader.
Who or what influenced you most – that has made a difference in your life, or that was a major turning point?
… my dad and all the work he did helping Poles after the war. Joe Thompson at PCL. Dale Hodgson, Howard Pechet.
Work-life balance – do you have it?
… its an oxy-moron. I doubt whether there is a perfect balance …
For fun?
… fitness, running, cycling, golf, travel, my wife and son also golf, F-1 racing fan. Volunteering at U of C, U of Winnipeg and Edge School.
What do you read?
… eclectic tastes – and leadership & management …
His ride(s)?
… 2007 Hyundai Veracruz
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